Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest- March 2-8, 2015
Mar 8, 2015
* February's big chill cooled U.S. auto sales, but only a bit. Sales in total were up about 5 percent to 1.26 million with more than half being SUVs and trucks. Mitsubishi was up a whopping 26 percent and Subaru continued its rise with an 18 percent increase. Toyota was up 13 percent. Hyundai and Kia both were up 7 per ... Continue reading
The Road to the World Car Journey Continues in Geneva
Mar 4, 2015
The Road to the World Car journey continues with today’s announcement of the <strong>Top Three in the World finalists in five award categories at the Geneva International Motor Show. ... Continue reading
New-Car Transaction Prices Climb Nearly 4 Percent In February 2015
Mar 3, 2015
Utility Vehicles Help Drive Overall Industry Average Up; Hyundai-Kia Reports Greatest Year-Over-Year Gain IRVINE, CA -- March 3, 2015: The analysts at Kelley Blue Book today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,299 in February 2015. New-car prices have inc ... Continue reading
Automakers Select Orbital ATK to Lead Independent Review of Takata Airbag Inflators
Feb 26, 2015
Orbital ATK to spearhead industry-wide testing initiative Former NHTSA Acting Administrator David Kelly to serve as project manager and coordinator for automaker group WASHINGTON--Ten automakers today announced the selection of Orbital ATK to conduct independent testing on Takata airbag inflators. In addition, Former N ... Continue reading
Feb 25, 2015
Toyota Motor Company to Report Largest Gains; Pickup Trucks Continue Strong Run Despite Rising Gas Prices IRVINE, CA -- Feb. 25, 2015: New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 8 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.29 million units in February 2015, resulting in an estimated 16.6 million seasonally adjusted annual ... Continue reading
Vehicle Dependability Heavily Impacted by Owner Experiences with Technology
Feb 25, 2015
Lexus Ranks Highest in Vehicle Dependability for a Fourth Consecutive Year; General Motors Company and Toyota Motor Corporation Each Receive Seven Segment Awards WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- Feb. 25, 2015: Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition issues are the most frequently reported problems after three years of owne ... Continue reading
Cars to the Stars: 2015 OSCAR Nominees and What They Drive
Feb 20, 2015
For all the movie buffs and car aficionados out there, Answer Financial has compiled a list of this year's ACADEMY AWARD® nominees for best actor and actress in a leading role to see what cars your favorite stars are driving. Steve Carell â Foxcatcher Carell shed his typical M.O. for this transformative role in ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Names 15 Best Family Cars Of 2015
Feb 19, 2015
KBB.com Editors Expand Considered Vehicle Categories, Partner with Families to Put Models to Real-Life Test Determining the best family car depends largely on what kind of family you have. For example, if you and yours are the outdoorsy types, an SUV may be the best way to go. Urbanites might benefit from a minivan or ... Continue reading
January 2015 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe
Feb 17, 2015
FCA closed January with European sales up 5.8% year-over-year to more than 63,500 vehicles. The Group outpaced the industry in nearly every major market with sales increasing 11.3% in Italy, 4.0% in Germany, 9.9% in France and 45.1% in Spain. The Jeep brand posted another strong monthly performance with sales up 164% y ... Continue reading
U.S. News Best Cars Announces the 2015 Best Cars for the Money
Feb 11, 2015
12 brands win awards across 21 categories; Honda brands win most awards U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information, today announced the 2015 Best Cars for the Money award winners, featured at usnews.com/cars-money. The awards highlight a single vehicle in 21 automotiv ... Continue reading
The 'Midlife Crisis Car': Less Crisis, More Celebration
Feb 4, 2015
Sedans and SUVs challenge sports cars for midlife purchase of choice, new CarMax survey reveals RICHMOND, VA -- February 4, 2015: For many, the words âmidlife crisis carâ immediately bring to mind âflashy, red and sporty.â CarMax, Inc. today published a survey on midlife crisis car trends, and the r ... Continue reading
Score a Bad Date Do-Over with Hertz 'Dream Date Rewind' Promotion
Feb 4, 2015
Hertz Offers Customers the Chance to Win a Free Luxury Dream Car Rental with VIP Dinner and Entertainment ESTERO, FL -- Feb. 3, 2015: With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Hertz is offering its customers the chance to win the ultimate date do-over with its new 'Dream Date Rewind' promotion via social media. To e ... Continue reading
Automakers Leverage Halo Models to Score with Car Shoppers During Super Bowl XLIX
Feb 2, 2015
Mercedes, Lexus and Fiat Chrysler among big game ad war winners ATLANTA -- Feb. 2, 2015: While some used humor, others promoted performance and a few played on raw emotion, Super Bowl XLIX® was the year that almost all automakers chose to leverage the big game to make a strong brand statement. For the fourth year in a ... Continue reading
Lexus RC 350 Super Bowl XLIX Commercial Scores Highest In Consumer Interest
Feb 2, 2015
BMW i3, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Also Among Top Three Models; Kia Steals the Show in KBB.com New-Car Searches of All Advertised Brands IRVINE, CA -- Feb. 2, 2015: The Lexus RC 350 increased 1,820 percent in new-car searches on KBB.com, the most of any advertised model during Super Bowl® XLIX, according to Kelley Blue Book ... Continue reading
Online Build and Price Tool Significantly Improves Satisfaction and Increases Dealership Visits
Feb 2, 2015
Jeep Ranks Highest in Manufacturer Website Satisfaction Build and price is the most frequently used tool among in-market shoppers on OEM websites (85%), and when used by shoppers, it can significantly improve satisfaction and increase the likelihood that they will visit a dealership to test drive, according to the J.D. ... Continue reading
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